Brad Clark is a Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at the University of Canberra , affiliated with the Sport & Exercise department and UCRISE (University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise). He completed his PhD in 2014 at Federation University Australia, focusing on the physiology of training and testing for competitive cyclists, and previously earned his Bachelor's degree there in 2010. Dr. Clark's research explores applied sports physiology , with a focus on: Heat acclimation and thermoregulation in athletes Performance optimization in hot environments Bowling biomechanics in cricket Recovery interventions and endurance metrics Hydration monitoring technologies His recent projects include developing a World Athletics heat stress index , managing jet lag in athletes , and studying the impact of humidity on self-paced exercise performance. He supervises PhD students in sports physiology and collaborates with researchers like Dr. John Périard and Dr. Kate Pumpa.
Ombeline Labaune serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Paris-Saclay, where she conducts research at the intersection of psychology and motor control. Her academic work focuses on understanding human movement patterns and their perceptual correlates. Her research primarily investigates the concept of 'vigor' in human movement, examining both the production and perception of movement characteristics such as speed, duration, frequency, and amplitude. Labaune's work explores how individuals spontaneously choose movement parameters in various tasks and how these choices vary between individuals. Her research program consists of two main components: first examining the consistency of inter-individual differences in movement vigor across different motor tasks involving various effectors (ocular saccades, dominant and non-dominant arm movements, walking); and second investigating the relationship between produced vigor and perceived vigor when observing others' movements. She specifically studies what underlies judgments of movement vigor - whether these judgments are based on an observer's internal motor repertoire or external environmental references, exploring the expression of the 'law of vigor' in perceptual contexts.
Victor Müller is a Research Associate at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (MPIB) in Berlin, affiliated with the Developmental Psychology department. He has held research positions at MPIB since 2004, following prior roles at Saarland University and the University of Tübingen. Müller earned his Doctorate in Social Sciences from the University of Tübingen in 1996. His research investigates neural and physiological mechanisms of interpersonal coordination, with emphasis on: Psychophysiology of lifespan aging and social interactions Hyper-brain networks during synchronized activities (e.g., music performance) Complexity in brain dynamics and topological network analysis Genetic bases of neuronal plasticity and phase synchrony Müller's recent publications (2014–2024) predominantly explore interbrain synchronization during collaborative tasks, using hyperscanning techniques to analyze guitar quartets, choir singing, and piano duets. Key trends include network topology dynamics, cross-frequency coupling, and physiological coordination in social contexts. Awards include: Nordmark Neuropharmaka Award for Parkinson's research (1994) Visiting Fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine (2008) He contributes to the Developmental Psychology team at MPIB, investigating group-level brain dynamics through experimental paradigms involving music and joint action tasks.
Daniel Schneider serves as Group Leader for Information Processing at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo) at TU Dortmund University. Since 2020, he has led the "Information Processing" research group, building upon his previous role as Head of the junior research group "Working Memory" from 2015-2020. His research focuses on understanding cognitive processes related to attention, memory, and information processing in work environments, with particular emphasis on how these processes translate to real-world workplace performance. Dr. Schneider completed his academic training at Ruhr-University Bochum, earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2008 and Master of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience in 2010. Prior to his current position, he worked as a research associate at the Institute of Psychology at TU Dortmund University from 2009-2011, followed by positions within the Perception Cybernetics project group (2011-2015) and as Head of the "Working Memory" junior research group (2015-2020) at IfADo. His research program centers on the electrophysiological correlates of selective attention and the neural mechanisms underlying visuospatial working memory. Dr. Schneider employs advanced neuroscientific methods including EEG, event-related potentials, Independent Component Analysis (ICA), and time-frequency analyses to investigate how humans process information, particularly in work contexts. A significant portion of his work explores how interruptions affect task performance and how working memory facilitates the link between perception and anticipated action. His research has important implications for workplace design and understanding age-related changes in cognitive control. Analysis of Dr. Schneider's publication record reveals a consistent focus on cognitive neuroscience applied to real-world work scenarios, with increasing attention to multisensory integration and neuroergonomic applications. His work spans working memory mechanisms, attentional control processes, task interruption effects, and age-related cognitive changes. The methodological approach consistently employs EEG to examine neural correlates of cognitive processes, with recent publications demonstrating expanded applications to workplace assessment and design. Dr. Schneider maintains strong collaborative relationships with researchers including Edmund Wascher (Head of Department), Stefan Getzmann, Miriam Sabo, and other colleagues at IfADo. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as NeuroImage, Scientific Reports, European Journal of Neuroscience, and Psychophysiology, reflecting the significance and quality of his contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuroergonomics.
Professor Arno Villringer is a distinguished neuroscientist serving as Director of the Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany. He also holds positions as Director of the Clinic for Cognitive Neurology at Leipzig University Hospital, Professor of Cognitive Neurology at Leipzig University, and Honorary Professor at the Department of Neurology, Charité University Medicine Berlin. Villringer serves as Spokesperson for the Max Planck School of Cognition and the Berlin School of Mind and Brain, and is Deputy Chairperson of the Human Sciences Section of the Max Planck Society (2025-2027). Villringer's research spans cognitive neurology, neuroimaging, and the intersection of brain function with physical health conditions. His work focuses on understanding brain mechanisms in stroke recovery, obesity-related brain changes, menstrual cycle effects on brain structure, and the relationship between mental health and cardiovascular function. He employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including ultra-high-field 7T MRI and PET imaging to investigate these complex relationships. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on brain-heart interactions, neuroplasticity following injury, and the influence of physiological states on cognitive function. Villringer's research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration across neurology, psychology, endocrinology, and cardiology, with particular attention to how bodily states influence brain function and cognition. Organization of Human Brain Mapping Fellow (2024-present) Villringer actively mentors through multiple graduate programs including the Berlin School of Mind & Brain, International Max Planck Research School NeuroCom, and the Max Planck School of Cognition. He leads numerous large-scale research initiatives such as the Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases (LIFE) and the Integrated Research and Treatment Center for Adiposity Diseases. His laboratory work focuses on understanding how the brain changes and compensates after injury, with applications to stroke rehabilitation and cognitive aging.